ZANZIBAR · TOUR DETAILS

Jozani Forest & Mangrove Boardwalk

Explore the forest habitat of Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys, then follow the mangrove boardwalk with a local park guide.

Duration
About 3 hours at the park
Starts
Jozani park entrance
Finishes
same entrance
Travel style
Park-guided forest walk

Destination and activity photographs. Credits: Mnazini / CC BY 4.0 · Mnazini / CC BY 4.0. Full sources & licences

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THE PLAN

Your itinerary

Jozani-Chwaka BayRed colobusMangrove boardwalk
MeetBegin at the park entrance

Meet at Jozani at the agreed time. Check the current walking route with the park guide and discuss your pace and access needs.

ForestLook into the canopy

Walk the forest trails with the guide, learning about native plants and the red colobus habitat. Observe quietly and keep space around wildlife.

MangrovesFollow the boardwalk

Continue to the permitted mangrove boardwalk section and learn how tidal forests protect the coast. Finish at the agreed park point.

YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

What’s included

The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.

Planned inclusions

  • Park entrance and park-guided visit
  • Listed forest and mangrove boardwalk route
  • Drinking water

Not included

  • Hotel transfers and accommodation
  • Travel insurance, tips and personal purchases
  • Activities or meals not listed

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical details

Wildlife varies and is not guaranteed. No feeding, touching or calling animals closer. Trails can be muddy and the boardwalk has steps and uneven sections. Hotel transport is extra; the duration excludes transfers.

Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.

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Share your hotel or arrival point and the activities you’re interested in. We’ll arrange a day or stay around the coast, tides and your travel dates.

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